as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth
dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property
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Recent Examples of trench
When you are finished removing the sod along the bed edge, a 4- to 6-inch-deep V-shape trench should be visible.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Anthony is wearing a tan Burberry trench, open over a cashmere turtleneck that looks expensive even in the dark.
—Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Then there’s the large amount of concrete used for the foundation, flame trench, and surrounding areas.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
For example, SpaceX launched its first Starship rocket test flight in April 2023, before building a flame trench under the launchpad at its Starbase facility in South Texas.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 June 2026
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
Anthony is wearing a tan Burberry trench, open over a cashmere turtleneck that looks expensive even in the dark.
—Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Then there’s the large amount of concrete used for the foundation, flame trench, and surrounding areas.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
For example, SpaceX launched its first Starship rocket test flight in April 2023, before building a flame trench under the launchpad at its Starbase facility in South Texas.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for trench
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trench
Noun
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First responders arrived at the scene on a report of a child falling into the actively flowing ditch.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Those sorts of unexpected shifts are what make Vile’s brand of self-absorption so uniquely absorbing after all these years, even as Philadelphia leans into his familiar formula of ’70s-Neil ditch-digging filtered through ’80s-Springsteen production and stretched across ’90s-CD sprawl.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Keep gutters clean and have downspouts route water away from the foundation.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Consider installing gutter guards to keep out twigs, leaves and critters.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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If finding a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down inside your car and protect your head, or abandon your vehicle and seek shelter in a low-lying area such as a ditch or ravine.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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“Trench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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